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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 209.85 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 209.85 and 133.50 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 209.85 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/209.85 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 209.85 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 28,014.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,014.98/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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